Your brain was never designed for the modern world - and understanding that could transform how you manage stress, prevent burnout, and protect your mental health.In this episode I’m joined by Jodie Wilson -a respected health journalist and bestselling author of ‘A Brain That Breathes: Essential habits for an overwhelming world’. Jodi reveals the science behind why modern life is leaving us exhausted (and the surprising solution). She also draws on the latest neuroscience, biology, and her own journey through burnout.You’ll hear how our brains were never designed for today's endless stream of notifications, information, and constant productivity. Along with why rest isn't laziness, how small moments of downtime improve creativity and mental clarity, and why embracing "enoughness" may be one of the most important skills we can develop in today's overwhelming world.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why burnout has become an epidemic in modern life• How your brain processes stress, information overload, and decision fatigue• The surprising science behind "breathing space" and its impact on creativity• A simple walking trick that can rapidly improve mental clarity (try today)• How infinite scroll and digital overload are really affecting your brain• Is boredom important? Discover the surprising truth about being bored• Simple ways to regulate your nervous system throughout the day• Practical habits to reduce overwhelm and protect your mental healthKey moments:-👉About Jodi WilsonJodi Wilson is a bestselling author, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. Her work has been published in the Guardian and ABC, and she writes two weekly newsletters on Substack. She lives in Tasmania with her partner and their four children.Connect with Jodi: https://www.instagram.com/practisingsimplicityCheck out Jodi’s best-selling book: https://geni.us/ABrainThatBreathes -🟡Subscribe and follow along for more meaningful conversations with extraordinary people about living a boldly, connected, standout life.-👉Here’s how we can stay in touchhttps://pragmaticthinking.com/https://www.instagram.com/alihill/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fromalihill/